Drywall paper peeled

Hello.
I have a question I'm hoping to get some help with, and even more, hoping you will tell me what I want to hear!
I live in a 40+ year old home . It appears that the original contractors who built the house applied wall paper directly to the drywall, instead of priming/painting first. Now when we try getting off the wall paper (which is nearly impossible), it takes with it the top layer of drywall paper, leaving a brown papery surface.
My question is, can I paint/mud over that surface? Or do I need to cut out and replace those sections? If I mud over it (creating texture), will it adhere long-term?

I agree with #2. Due to government slowdown, my link is temp. kaput; http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2003/crame03a.pdf
Basically, it said the paper is what holds the gypsum board sheet on the wall/ceiling while the core releases moisture during a fire, extending the time for occupant escape. By 20 minutes or so.... So, either always stay awake or run fast.... if you just paint over it.
Gary

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17,000 dryer fires a year, when did you last clean the inside of the dryer near motor or the exhaust ducting?

I agree with #2. Due to government slowdown, my link is temp. kaput; http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2003/crame03a.pdf
Basically, it said the paper is what holds the gypsum board sheet on the wall/ceiling while the core releases moisture during a fire, extending the time for occupant escape. By 20 minutes or so.... So, either always stay awake or run fast.... if you just paint over it.
Gary

Gary I agree if you did nothing but paint it. But if you seal it (Gardz) then skim it with drywall compound you are better than with just the paper.

I used Gardz on my ceiling just this morning, it definitely exists and it is amazing!!! After you use it you can sand the surface. HD and Lowes don't carry it. I found it at Parker Paints. Don't stop until you find it, it saves SOoOo much time

Hello.
I have a question I'm hoping to get some help with, and even more, hoping you will tell me what I want to hear!
I live in a 40+ year old home . It appears that the original contractors who built the house applied wall paper directly to the drywall, instead of priming/painting first. Now when we try getting off the wall paper (which is nearly impossible), it takes with it the top layer of drywall paper, leaving a brown papery surface.
My question is, can I paint/mud over that surface? Or do I need to cut out and replace those sections? If I mud over it (creating texture), will it adhere long-term?

Thanks in advance!

The best thing to do is skim coat the areas with drywall mud. No need to paint first after it has dried sand and prime and you should be ready to go.